Tony Pulis came in for plenty of stick from the West Brom fans on his first return to the Hawthorns and that didn’t escape the notice of the watching media. The Boro boss, of course, had the last laugh and celebrated the 3-2 win by running over to the travelling supporters after the match. Here’s the pick of the national press round up.

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Ex-West Brom manager Tony Pulis insisted his decision to joyously celebrate with Middlesbrough fans at full-time had nothing to with the abuse he got from the home support.

Pulis was the subject of unlimited flak from an Albion faithful that continues to hold a grudge against the Welshman.

Britt Assombalonga celebrates at West Brom

Not so much for the results he presided over, more the negative brand of football he served up during a near three-year reign at The Hawthorns.

The 61-year-old, who returned to B71 for the first time since he was fired just over a year ago, was jeered as he ran over to share Boro’s victory with the travelling fans. It was not a pot-shot, Pulis claimed, but a personal thank you for sticking by the club after a disappointing transfer window. Sunday Mercury

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Striker Britt Assombalonga earned boss Tony Pulis a win on his return to West Brom with a late double at the Hawthorns.

Pulis, sacked by Albion in November 2017, brought Assombalonga on after 65 minutes and the striker won it for Middlesbrough with a brace. West Brom boss Darren Moore said: “It was a frustrating afternoon, but teams will not come here and play open football against the Albion.” Mail On Sunday